SKU: A0.1465266

This well-known seasonal hit has been given a makeover combining all the characteristic aspects of the original song with jazz ensemble and funk styling including a written (or improvised) solo for the 2nd trumpet and optional improvised guitar solo play-out. Aimed at intermediate jazz ensembles, this instrumental version of the Donny Hathaway and Nadine Mckinnor’s classic Christmas song is orchestrated for standard ‘big band’ instrumentation and is a great choice for your jazz ensemble’s festive concert performance.

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SKU: A0.1081264

This arrangement for jazz ensemble in an Afro-Cuban style is fun take on Aqua's world-wide hit 'Barbie Girl'. Scored for standard big band/stage band (AATTB saxes x4 trumpets x4 trombones and rhythm section) Las vacaciones Cubanas de Barbie (Barbie's Cuban Vacation) also includes an optional flute/piccolo part and multiple percussion parts that can be utilised in larger ensemble settings. A solo is written out (with chords for optional ad lib) for either the 2nd trumpet or flute/piccolo. The 1st trumpet and 1st trombone parts contain optional 8va sections, percussion have a small feature section, and rhythm section parts have been written with accessibility in mind. See if the audience can guess the song before you tell them!

SKU: A0.1081741

One of the final songs in the music theatre adaptation of the 1988 hit comedy film ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’, this instrumental version of Dirty Rotten Number is scored for standard Big Band/Stage Band (AATTB saxes; x4 trumpets; x4 trombones; rhythm section). Aimed at upper-intermediate to more advanced jazz ensembles, this catchy bluesy-shuffle includes feature sections for piano, 1st and 2nd trumpet, and 1st trombone, as well as an accessible written solo (with chords for optional ad lib) for the 1st alto sax. A fun piece with lots of attitude - perfect for any program.